Homepod Mini and Sylvania Smart+ bulbs don't work at all

I tested mine on Philips Hue lights- they work.

• You can try using shortcuts, create a spoken command Create a custom shortcut - Apple Support

• If you have an app for these bulbs make sure Apple HomeKit is enabled, you can create custom commands in that as well.

• You might want to try rebooting the wifi modem and restarting the mini
• Restart HomePod from the Home App: 

Open the Home App - go to the Room it’s in 

Deep press on the HomePod icon to bring up settings, scroll down to the gear icon, tap that, scroll to the bottom to Reset HomePod - then select Restart HomePod 

Having similar problems. HomePod mini doesn’t control them with verbal instruction. I can somewhat control them from my iPhone and iPad. Previously I was using my iPad as a hub and all worked fine. If I unplug the HomePod everything works perfectly. Minimal lag, no misses. I can’t recall if they worked with HomePod mini at one time or not. It’s certainly not working now.

I bought a Sylvania bulb as a low cost way of introducing myself to a smart home. It worked great and responds to my iPhone app as well as "Hey Siri" on the HomePod mini.

So naturally, I went and got another Sylvania bulb and paired it up and for some reason, it doesn't respond to "Hey Siri" yet the other one still does. So it's only loading half the light scenes. I reset it, updated everything, firmware included, and it just doesn't respond to vocal commands. I decided to go back to the store to get a replacement bulb thinking it could have just been faulty and I got the same exact result with the new bulb.

HomePod mini just responds with "Sorry, I tried to enable your scene but I didn't hear back from one of your devices." Incredibly annoying since the other one works perfect, including automation. I need to use the app if I want to get both to respond.

I have the same issue. I think this is a HomePod mini Bluetooth issue. There are no issues with Siri voice commands on my iPhone or HomePods, only on the mini; Homekit automations also work fine. This seems to be a common fault across a number of Bluetooth-only devices with the mini. I expect fix in a future patch...🤞.

Sylvania Smart+ work through Bluetooth connection, resetting router is moot.